Burnley Football Club are excited to announce Rapidz as the Club’s new blockchain partner.
Teaming up for a three-year deal, the payments solution company offers payment, blockchain and digital finance experiences, and propels the crypto ecosystem to a broader audience.
The relationship with the Club will see Rapidz become the new FanZone naming rights partner with the Turf Moor facility undergoing a transformation ahead of the new season, and Rapidz branding displayed both indoor and outdoor.
The partnership with Rapidz aims to put fans at its heart, with the company offering supporters the opportunity to learn more about blockchain and digital finance. Plus, there will be several activations taking place throughout the course of the season for fans to engage in.
Stuart Hunt, Burnley FC Director said: “It’s great to team up with Rapidz and welcome another exciting company to our portfolio of partners.
“We are always keen to bring new technology to our fans and drive a better experience for Clarets supporters. Teaming up with Rapidz offers us a fantastic opportunity to embrace innovation whilst putting fans at the heart of the partnership.
“In addition to education on digital finance, the rebranded Rapidz FanZone, with indoor and outdoor screens, will be a real destination for fans to enjoy on a matchday.”
Commenting on the partnership, Panos Pavlakis, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships of Rapidz added: "Being a Singapore-found fintech Company and having experienced first-hand the excitement and global reach of English football through previous sponsorships and other engagements, we are absolutely thrilled to establish this unique partnership with Burnley FC!
“In this current full digitalized landscape where innovation and technological advancement are needed, it is very thrilling to forge this partnership with a like-minded and ambitious football club!
“With Rapidz standing at the forefront of fintech innovation connecting sport fans and blockchain enthusiasts through our cutting-edge Web3 consumer App, we look forward to working closely with the Clarets to bring new, exciting, and engaging digital offerings to the fans!”